In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 and Jabra Elite 5. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 | Jabra Elite 5 |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 2.5 cm | - | |
| Width | 2.3 cm | - | |
| Depth | 2 cm | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 7.3 cm x 4.7 cm x 3.3 cm / 45 g Earbud: 2.3 cm x 2 cm x 2.5 cm |
Earphone: 2 cm x 2.7 cm x 2.054 cm / 5 g Charging case: 2.6 cm x 6.41 cm x 3.89 cm / 40 g |
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| Colour | Charcoal grey | Black | Titanium black | Gold beige | Black | |
| Body Material | Aluminium, silicone, leather, polymer, textile | - | |
| Earpad Material | - | Silicone | |
| Protection | - | Water-resistant, IP55 | |
| Recommended Use | - | Portable electronics, computer | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 | Jabra Elite 5 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Jabra Elite 5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, aptX | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Jabra Elite 5 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling | |
| Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Jabra Elite 5 are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
| Audio Output Details | - | Multimedia - 20 - 20000 Communication - 100 - 8000 |
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| Diaphragm | - | 6 mm | |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 2 | Jabra Elite 5 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
| Features | - | MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Auto Pause, HearThrough, Jabra MyControls, Spotify Tap |
| MICROPHONE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 | Jabra Elite 5 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | MEMS-directional | |
| Frequency Response | - | 100 - 8000 Hz | |
| Microphone Features | - | Battery level indicator | |
| Microphones Included | - | 6 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 | Jabra Elite 5 |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause | Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC mode |
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| CABLE | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 | Jabra Elite 5 |
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| Cable Type | USB charge cable - 1.2 m | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| FEATURES | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 | Jabra Elite 5 |
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| Features | - | Wireless auto pairing, fast charge, stereo/mono mode, battery status indication | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa | |
| Sensors | - | In-ear detection sensor |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 | Jabra Elite 5 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Life | 4 hour(s) | 9 hour(s) | Jabra Elite 5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 9 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 7 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 36 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 28 hours |
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| Standby Time | - | 275 days | |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Charging Time | - | 3 hour(s) | |
| Auto On/Off | - | Yes |
| OTHERS | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 | Jabra Elite 5 |
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| Included Accessories | Pair of Comply foam ear tips, charging case, 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large) | Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C to USB-A cable | |
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| Software Included | - | Jabra Sound+ | |
| Compatibility | - | iPhone, Android phone | |
| Compliant Standards | - | FCC, RoHS, REACH, MFI, ISED | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years with product registration |
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